1. A Framework for Human-Machine Interaction Simulation.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.1.1 Human-Machine System.- 1.1.2 Models and Simulations.- 1.1.3 Modelling Modern Working Contexts.- 1.2 Types and Applications of HMI Simulation.- 1.2.1 Types of Cognitive Simulation and Types of Analysis.- 1.2.2 Types of Application.- 1.3 Elements of HMI Simulation.- 1.3.1 Micro-Cognition, Macro-Cognition and Simulation.- 1.3.2 Theoretical Content of HMI Simulation.- 1.3.3 Practical Implementation of HMI Simulation.- 1.4 An Architecture for HMI Simulation.- 1.4.1 Interaction Model and HMI Simulation.- 1.4.2 Interaction Model and Data Management.- 1.5 A Data Architecture.- 1.5.1 Taxonomies.- 1.5.2 Data and Parameters.- 1.5.3 Data and HMI Simulation Architectures.- 1.6 A Framework for HMI Simulation.- 1.6.1 Elements of Framework.- 1.6.2 Mechanisms of Framework.- 1.7 Summary Requirements and Specifications.- 1.7.1 Areas of application.- 1.7.2 Models, Simulations and Data.- 1.7.3 Types of Analysis.- 1.7.4 Tables of Requirements and Specifications.- 1.7.5 Conclusions.- 2. Engineering Methods and Cognitive Task Analysis.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Engineering Methods for Detection, Diagnosis and Action.- 2.2.1 Theory of Communication.- 2.2.2 Signal Detection and Other Monitoring Theories.- 2.2.3 Control Theory.- 2.3 Engineering Methods for Planning and Decision Making.- 2.3.1 Fuzzy Set Theory.- 2.3.2 Qualitative-Physics Theory.- 2.3.3 Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems.- 2.4 Cognitive Task Analysis.- 2.4.1 Scope of Cognitive Task Analysis.- 2.4.2 Structures and Forms of Cognitive Task Analysis.- 2.4.3 Outcomes of Cognitive Task Analysis.- 2.5 Qualitative-Physics Model for the Control of a Steam Generator.- 2.5.1 Structure of Models, Simulations and Data.- 2.5.2 Quantitative and Qualitative-Physics Models of Physical Processes.- 2.5.3 Quantitative and Qualitative-Physics Models of the Regulator.- 2.5.4 Qualitative-Physics Simulation of Human Machine Interaction.- 2.6 Summary.- 3. Models and Simulations of Cognition.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Review of Models of Cognition.- 3.2.1 SHEL Model.- 3.2.2 Model of Human Problem Solving.- 3.2.3 Step-Ladder, Skill-Rule-Knowledge Model.- 3.2.4 Model of “Fallible Machine”.- 3.2.5 Basic Supervisory Control Paradigm.- 3.2.6 Contextual Control Model.- 3.2.7 Comparison of Cognitive Models.- 3.3 Review of Simulations of Cognition.- 3.3.1 The Simulation AIDE.- 3.3.2 The Simulation CAMEO.- 3.3.3 The Simulation CES.- 3.3.4 The Simulation COSIMO.- 3.3.5 The Operator Function Modelling — OFM.- 3.3.6 The Simulation of a Group — SYBORG.- 3.3.7 Other Cognitive Simulations.- 3.4 Guidelines for Development of a Simulation.- 3.4.1 Definition of Problem Boundaries and Aim of Simulation.- 3.4.2 Cognitive Task Analysis and Field Study of Working Context.- 3.4.3 Selection of Theoretical Model.- 3.4.4 Selection of Numerical Algorithms and Implementation in Programming Language and Environment.- 3.5 An Example of Application.- 3.5.1 Definition of Problem Boundaries and Aim of Simulation — Case Study COSIMO.- 3.5.2 Cognitive Task Analysis and Field Study of Working Context — Case Study COSIMO.- 3.5.3 Selection of Theoretical Model — Case Study COSIMO.- 3.5.4 Selection of Numerical Algorithms and Implementation in Programming Language and Environment — Case Study COSIMO.- 3.5.5 Simulation of Problem Solving Situations by COSIMO.- 3.6 Summary.- 4. Modelling Machine and Interaction.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Models and Simulations of Machines.- 4.3 Interaction Model.- 4.3.1 Algorithms for Interaction Models.- 4.3.2 The DYLAM Methodology.- 4.4 The Chemical and Volume Control System Case Study.- 4.4.1 Plant Description and Accident Scenario — Case Study CVCS.- 4.4.2 Machine Model and Simulation — Case Study CVCS.- 4.4.3 Human Model and Simulation — Case Study CVCS.- 4.4.4 Interaction Model — Case Study CVCS.- 4.4.5 Results of Case Study CVCS.- 4.5 The Auxiliary Feed-Water System Case Study.- 4.5.1 Plant Description and Accident Scenario — Case Study AFWS.- 4.5.2 Machine Model and Simulation — Case Study AFWS.- 4.5.3 Human Model and Simulation — Case Study AFWS.- 4.5.4 Interaction Model — Case Study AFWS.- 4.5.5 Results of Case Study AFWS.- 4.6 Critical Review of Case Studies CVCS and AFWS.- 4.7 Summary.- Acronyms and Abbreviations.- References.- Author Index.